Having recently converted to GI irons based on liking to score more than I value looking pretty, I am now wondering about wedges. What does anyone think about CBX 2, or the Edisons? Or other GI wedges I haven’t heard of yet (not talking about gimmick clubs). TXG does a pretty compelling test and endorsement (not literally, but they really liked them performance wise), and the arguments seem strong.
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Also–noted an earlier discussion, and someone referenced Artisan Wedges in Texas. They may be great, but you must go there to be fit, and judging from Putter costs (900.00 plus), their wedges would be out of my league. Edison is 178.00@, CBX 2 139.00.
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My current setup is PW and GW from the set and specialty wedges in 54 and 58 (Sub70 wedges, which I like alot!)…
My overall through process was: I hit the PW and GW with more full swings and don’t really use them around the green. I’ll hit longer bump and run chips with the GW but I’m not trying to control flight or worried about spin… if anything, I want more forgiveness on that shot… so if I’m just using them as a 10 and 11 iron, why not just get the set wedges? I get the forgiveness I want from my regular set and don’t really miss the “work-ability” of the specialty wedges.
My 54 and 58, I do more finesse work with… I like to open them up, I’m learning to control their ball flight some, and generically, I just don’t swing them more than 1/4 of a swing that often… So I wanted the specialty wedges built for around the green stuff… Thus far, I’ve liked the setup. I think it makes sense for me… I went high bounce 54 and low bounce 58… I can use either wedge for a variety of shots, but feel like they “specialize” for certain shots… the 54 is good from the sand and wet lies… the 58 is good for flop shots and tight lies… I’m still getting my game back online, but they’ve been good thus far!
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Makes sense–and the lofts are the same that I have. I did not get the gap wedge for my iron set, so I need that. I have a zipcore 50, and a CBX 2 50. The CBX is undeniably more forgiving and consistent–though the best shots are the same. Looking at 54 (which I do hit at full swing–for me that’s 105@) and 58, and where to get them. And what to pick. I like the sole concept on the Edisons.
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I know some guys that love the CBX2 wedges. I think Tom Wishon did some sort of wedge review years ago and found that it didn’t seem to matter for the average player whether or not they had a more forgiving (cavity back) wedge as long as they had the rest of it right (loft, bounce, etc).
I tried larger cavity back wedges for my Gap, but I actually didn’t do as well as I did with a standard blade type. Whatever works I suppose.
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I went to more fogiving irons last year and decided to do the same with my wedges for this yeare. I love my CBX2 54° and 58°.
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Totally agree…my PW and GW are full swing 90% of the time. I moved from Cleveland to Vokey wedges recently 52, 56, 60 because they were much lower bounce. I play on courses that are usually harder, rarely soggy…but my 56 has plenty of bounce for sand and soggy conditions (11 bounce). I’d say to consider bounce as much as GI or anything else with wedges.
Then again…I usually bump and run with my 8i around the green (vs many of you who play SW or LW)…only use the LW when in thick rough or need to go over something.
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I think it really depends on what you want to do with your wedges. If you like to lay them open and hit flop shots, I think GI wedges make that harder. But if you’re a square face player, I don’t think it matters at all, and the GI wedges will definitely be more forgiving.
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Co worker asked me this question a couple of months ago. He needed to add an additional wedge with the new lofts of his set. We discussed how he uses them and he decided that having the SW LW as normal wedges and then GW/AW as GI wedges. It has worked well for him. The key is to understand how you use them.
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Another CBX2 / 54* and CBX / 60* user here - very happy I made the switch (my gap / 48* is also a part of my GI iron set).
I’m an average bogey-ish recreational golfer … working hard on my full swing and always practicing to sharpen my short game … and I have no problem with classic blade wedges - even like the feel and response with them - but as far as pulling off different short game shots from all kinds of lies in all kinds of situations around a golf course - I feel like the CBXs are helping me out.
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CBX2 50° is the most reliable club in my bag.
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The wedges from my Ping G25 set knock it close, sand save, blade chips and chili dip just as we’ll as any high end specialty wedge.
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Nothing wrong with going with set wedges if they work for you! I’d probably get a set sand wedge for
The cmbs but I don’t think they make one.
I do like the versatility of a blade lob wedge.
Really, spud, what more can you ask?
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Yeah, I think you’re right. The best club I’ve ever played, in terms of versatility and “hitability” was the Hogan Apex II Equalizer wedge from circa early ‘80s’.
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I decided to go with Edison wedges–because of the sole/bounce and forgiveness. I’ll update after I get them.
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Played the CBX 2’s for awhile and really helped my game. Went back to something a little more blade-like (as I prefer the look of those), but the months spent with the GI wedges was very important.
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I’d like to hear about how Edison wedges perform. I see their ads but I don’t think I ever actually saw someone with them.
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Have not hit them myself but FYI, and sorry Jon to mention a different forum, have seen reviews on MyGolfSpy forum.